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Many individuals with deficits in certain areas of the brain possess great talents.Millions of people suffer from learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. While we label these conditions as "disabilities," many individuals with deficits in certain areas of the brain possess great talents. In fact, the very conditions that cause people to experience difficulties in school, social situations, at home, or at work are also linked to creative, artistic, and advanced cognitive abilities. Gail Saltz, MD, author of The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius, joins Dr. Friedman to share an inspiring connection of how the source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strengths.

A major cause of the obesity epidemic and rise in chronic health conditions may be from a constant exposure to toxins.Lifestyle, diet, and genetics all play a role in our well-being. A major cause of the obesity epidemic and rise in chronic health conditions may be from a constant exposure to toxins. Hidden poisons in our air, food, water, cookware, cosmetics, and even within the containers our food is sold can wreak havoc on the health of our gut, hormones, and immune system. Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, author of The Toxin Solution, joins Dr. Friedman to share how you can avoid hidden poisons, feel better, and look better.

Essential oils are a natural and cost-effective therapy for many health conditions.Essential oils have been used for thousands of years. They are a natural and cost-effective therapy for many health conditions, including hormone imbalance, inflammation, depression, digestive issues, and for boosting the immune system. Leading expert in essential oils, Dr. Eric Zielinski, joins Dr. Friedman to discuss his new book, The Essential Oils Diet: Lose Weight and Transform Your Health with the Power of Essential Oils and Bioactive Food.

Learn about the 200+ health-boosting foods that can stave cancer, reduce your risk of dementia, and beat dozens of avoidable diseases.We've all heard the saying, "you are what you eat." What if you could eat to actually beat disease? Dr. William Li has compiled scientific evidence behind over 200 health-boosting foods, that can stave cancer, reduce your risk of dementia, and beat dozens of avoidable diseases. His book, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself, isn't about what foods to avoid, but rather is a life-changing guide to the hundreds of healing foods to add to your meals that support the body's defense systems. Listen as Dr. Li joins Dr. Friedman to explain the science of healing and prevention, as well as the strategies for using food to actively transform health.

Dr. Friedman weighs in on a few of his listeners' important questions.On this episode of To Your Good Health Radio, Dr. Friedman answers a variety of listener's questions including natural remedies for arthritis, brain fog, hot flashes, and weight gain. PLUS... With Summer here, how do you pick the best watermelon? Dr. Friedman shares his four steps to getting the sweetest and ripest melon. With all the conflicting opinions on whether or not coffee is good or bad for you, Dr. Friedman percolates over this topic and shares his opinion. Recently there have been two major lawsuit victories against Monsanto and their cancer causing product Roundup. In this segment Dr. Friedman shares some proactive steps you can take to avoid ingesting this chemical. And, he’ll also share some tips on how to create your own home made environment and pet friendly weed killer. One listener asks why bananas go bad so quickly and Dr. Friedman shares a simple hack on how to keep your bananas staying fresh twice as long. And, he weighs in on the soy and oatmeal controversy. All this, and much more. You have questions, Dr. Friedman has answers! Here's what listeners have to say... Dr. Friedman, it’s  summer time, my favorite season of the year because I get to eat watermelon! But, I don’t have much luck picking out the ripest and best tasking melons. Can you offer any suggestions? -Dawn, Myrtle Beach SC Dr. Friedman, I’m really enjoying your book. Seems like you are not a fan of soy. What about organic soy milk powder? -Paula, Wilmington NC Dear Dr. Friedman, I am a new listener and have been binge listening to all your previous shows.  My question is, with all the recent lawsuits on Monstanto’s Round up causing cancer,  what can I do to make sure my family isn’t consuming it? -Shelly, Smyrna GA I’m 55 years old and  was hoping you could suggest something natural I can take to help with my hormones. I’m sick of the hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings and feeling like crap all the time. I don’t want to take a prescription. -Ann, Ft. Worth TX Dr. Friedman, I love your show and always learn so much. I just got a gym membership for my wife and I.  But she doesn’t want to go  because she’s worried she’ll end up grotesque and muscular like a professional female body builder. Can you please set the record straight? -Mike, Dayton OH What’s the difference between yellow bananas and red bananas. Also, I’ve heard that if a banana has brown spots on it, this means it’s been chemically ripened. Any truth to this? -Leslie, Los Angeles CA Dr. Friedman, I’m a long time listener and love your show. Lately I’ve been getting brain fog. I forget things and seem to be living in a cloud. Is there anything I can eat that might help? -Nicole, Montana Dr. Friedman, your book Food Sanity has helped clear up most of the confusion on what we should be eating. What’s your opinion on coffee? Some say it’s bad for us while others say it’s healthy. What’s your take on coffee? -Richard, Lexington KY I’ve eaten oatmeal all my life but I’ve heard recently that oats are bad for me. What gives? -Jennifer, Joliet IL I have osteoarthritis and I don’t want to be on anti-inflammatory drugs or steroids. Is there a natural remedy for arthritis that works? -Susan, Atlanta GA Do you have a question for Dr. Friedman? Send it to you him at: AskTheDoctor@ToYourGoodHealthRadio.com If he answers your question on the air, he’ll send you a signed copy of his award winning, #1 bestselling book, Food Sanity: How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. He’ll also include a free copy of his audio book, “America’s Unbalanced Diet” (over a million copies sold!). To stay up to date with Dr. Friedman’s latest articles, videos and interviews, go to DrDavidFriedman.com. You can follow him on social media: Twitter and Facebook: @DrDavidFriedman Instagram: @DrDFriedman

Learn the secrets behind individuals who live the longest, healthiest, happiest lives.Award-winning journalist Dan Buettner has spent years uncovering the secrets behind longevity.  His work revealed five places around the world – dubbed Blue Zones – where people live the longest, healthiest, happiest lives. Diet plays a significant role. A nutritional regimen based on a plant-based diet (high amounts of complex carbohydrates, medium amounts of protein, and medium amounts of fat) rose to the top as commonalities among these areas. Specifically, the following are key components: whole grains greens nuts cooked beans (which is the cornerstone of all areas) Individuals in Blue Zone hot spots also drink moderate amounts of wine and regularly drink coffee and tea.  Another life factor Dan researched was happiness and the characteristics that accompany a fulfilled, happy existence. Listen as Dan joins Dr. Friedman to discuss the nutritional and lifestyle habits of healthy, happy people.

Dr. Friedman shares why so many people have unhealthy guts and what we can do to achieve optimal health.The gut is often referred to as the "second brain," because it has its own enteric nervous system that works independently of the cerebrum. The gut helps in our decision making, hence the term “trust your gut” and “what’s your gut instinct telling you?” People think that love begins in the heart, but actually, it’s in the gut. This is why you get butterflies in your stomach when you fall in love. Scientists used to believe our emotions originated in the brain but new research shows it may actually come from the gut. Think about that. If you were to hear bad news that a family member was just in a severe car accident, where would you feel pain? Immediately in your gut. This is where the term “gut-wrenching news” comes from. If you are afraid of heights and you look out of a high-rise building window, you’d feel it in your gut. The digestive tract controls our personality, mood, and even our hormones. So, what’s the magical Oz behind the curtain that has so much control over our body? It’s called the microbiome, a group of good microorganisms that live in our gut. When they don’t function properly, this can lead to food intolerance, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome, autoimmune disease, depression, thyroid disease and even cancer. In this episode, Dr. Friedman shares why so many people have unhealthy guts and what we can do to achieve optimal health. --- To stay up to date with Dr. Friedman’s latest articles, videos and interviews, go to DrDavidFriedman.com. You can follow him on social media: Twitter and Facebook: @DrDavidFriedman Instagram: @DrDFriedman

Learn how you can simply change your health for the better in just 31 days.How would you like -- in just 31 days -- to use the amazing power of delicious food to heal your gut, lose excess weight, and lower your risk for disease, all while contributing to a healthier planet? That's Ocean Robbins's goal with his new book, 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World.  Ocean's plan includes 31 simple and affordable step-by-step actions that give you a road map to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food. He breaks it down into four parts: Detoxify: Get rid of the unhealthy foods and environmental factors making you sick. Nourish: Fuel your body with the healthy micronutrients you need to thrive. Gather: Build your community and surround yourself with supportive, positive people. Transform: YOU can be part of the solution. It's a lot easier to change the world than you imagine. Listen in as Ocean joins Dr. Friedman to discuss how even small improvements can lead to significant results.

Even a brief health scare in 2016 has not diminished William Shatner's zest for life. If anything, it has made him stronger.The average life expectancy is 76 years of age. Emmy and Golden Globe actor William Shatner has surpassed that by a decade -- and he shows no sign of slowing down.  Even a brief health scare in 2016 has not diminished his zest for life. In fact, if anything, it forced him to take stock of his lifestyle and health habits.  As he tells Dr. Friedman, the health "secrets" he describes in his new book, Live Long And . . .: What I Learned Along the Way, are not really secrets at all. Eating well, exercise, and proper rest are common ideologies among those who live long and prosper in life.  Listen as Shatner discusses the meaning of life, finding value in work, and living well -- whatever your age.

Superfoods contain compounds that promote vitality, regulate cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and may even prevent type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.Superfoods are thought to be the key to achieving optimal health. These foods contain certain compounds that promote vitality, regulate cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and may even prevent type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Which foods should you be eating? Audience favorite Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, who is the health and nutrition expert for the TODAY show, joins Dr. Friedman to discuss the health-enhancing benefits of specific superfoods, as well as why sparkling water is a good alternative to soda and so much more.

Learn how you can reach your full life potential, despite struggles with chronic illness, daily fatigue, or high stress levels.Most of us have dreams and aspirations of taking our health, social lives, and careers to the next level. Unfortunately, chronic illness can often get in the way and derail these goals. Jaya Jaya Myra knows this all too well. Working as a research scientist, pursuing a PhD in cell and molecular biology, she became incapacitated from a clinically-diagnosed case of fibromyalgia. Unable to work, she tried conventional medical treatments to no avail. She eventually bounced back to good health through natural, alternative methods. Jaya Jaya joins Dr. Friedman share her personal journey of healing and to discuss how you can still reach your full potential, despite struggles with chronic illness, daily fatigue, or high stress levels.

Dr. Friedman weighs in on an important topic: What's in your water?If you’re constantly struggling with your weight no matter what diet or exercise regimen you try, the water you're drinking could be to blame. Chemicals called “endocrine disrupters” commonly found in tap water and bottled water can wreak havoc on your hormones, increase your appetite and cause fat cells in your body to expand. In addition, there could be toxins in your drinking water that have been linked to gut issues, food intolerance, autoimmune disease and cancer. In the early 1990’s, a legal clerk named Erin Brockovich received national media attention when she exposed chromium 6 in the drinking water of Hinkley, California. This contaminated water caused liver damage, reproductive problems, birth defects and cancer! Julia Roberts won an Academy award for her portrayal of Erin Brockovich in the critically acclaimed film. Even with the international press coverage of the water contamination and lawsuit settlement ($333 million,) the problem hasn’t gone away. In fact, it’s gotten worse! Chromium 6 has been detected in the homes of 200 million people in all 50 states. Americans spend close to 17 billion dollars a year on bottled water believing it’s a healthier option. Actually, the federal government places more purity, testing, and quality control standards on tap water than on bottled water. Capital One coined the phrase “What’s in your wallet?” In this revealing episode, Dr. David Friedman answers the question, “What’s in your water?” He also shares which water filters are the most effective and the healthiest choice when choosing bottled water. --- To stay up to date with Dr. Friedman’s latest articles, videos and interviews, go to DrDavidFriedman.com. You can follow him on social media: Twitter and Facebook: @DrDavidFriedman Instagram: @DrDFriedman

High cholesterol is a critical conversation to have, with more than 100 million Americans affected."If I can inspire people to talk to their doctor about their statin, that’s better than getting a laugh.” --Howie Mandel That statement is on the home page of the "Take Cholesterol to Heart" webpage, an organization Howie Mandel has partnered with to raise awareness about high cholesterol and the treatment options available.  It's a critical conversation to have, with more than 100 million Americans affected.  Howie himself was diagnosed with high cholesterol in his late 30s, but at the time he really didn't realize the importance of the words coming out of his doctor's mouth since he felt generally "healthy." He was prescribed a statin, which he took initially but then quit taking after experiencing some undesirable muscle pain as a side effect.  A year later at his doctor's visit, his cholesterol was through the roof. He then began to really listen, now understanding that his time bomb was ticking. Howie joins Dr. Friedman to discuss how dangerous high cholesterol can be, why there's not just one statin, and the importance of talking to your doctor about cholesterol and medication options. To learn more, visit the Take Cholesterol to Heart website.

Are your weight loss efforts in vain?Are you tired of being on the roller coaster of dieting? You lose five pounds, gain them back only to have to fight to lose them again. Plus, there are so many diets to choose from, deciding on one can be dizzying. Are your efforts in vain? According to Jonathan Bailor, your body fights to keep you within a range of about 15 pounds -- also known as your "setpoint weight." New research reveals that you can lower your setpoint and end that battle for good by focusing on the quality of calories you eat, not the quantity. In his book, The Setpoint Diet, Bailor discusses how to reprogram your body with a 21-day plan that will rev up your metabolism, eliminate inflammation, heal your hormones, repair your gut, and get your body working like that of a naturally thin person... permanently. Listen as Bailor joins Dr. Friedman to explain how you can overcome your dieting struggles, lose weight naturally, and find your "thin" you.

Your liver is actually the key to a healthy metabolism.The path to becoming naturally thin isn't as impossible as it may seem. The hidden truth is that your liver is actually the key to a healthy metabolism. When it isn't functioning properly, it loses the ability to burn fuel. An overloaded liver can only store fuel as fat, which slows your metabolism and leads to excess weight gain. Even if you cut out sugar and carbs, you can still struggle with weight loss and high blood sugar. In Dr. Alan Christianson's book, The Metabolism Reset Diet, he provides readers the information they need to reverse damage to the liver in just four weeks. Once your liver regains its ability to manage your metabolism, you'll have fewer food cravings, steady energy levels, better digestion, and a metabolism that works optimally. Listen as Dr. Christianson joins Dr. Friedman to explain why liver health is so tied to metabolism, as well as how you can achieve optimal liver function to lose weight and get healthy fast.